Vegetation Management Technician II

The temporary full-time (up to 39 weeks - approximately February 24 to November 21) Vegetation Management Technician II performs herbicide applications and other vegetation and landscape management activities within Sturgeon County.

This is a safety sensitive position as it applies herbicide and operates applicable and various equipment on County worksites.

Note - Applicants who do not meet all requirements may be considered for hire as a Vegetation Management Technician I.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Noxious and Prohibited Noxious Weed Control (60%)

1. Operates various types of herbicide application equipment to control weeds and other vegetation on municipal road allowances and other County-owned land.
2. Ensures all herbicide applications are performed in a manner which is compliant with all applicable provincial legislation.
3. Properly identifies weeds and other target vegetation.
4. Maintains records of all work performed in accordance with the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides and with Sturgeon County’s work management systems.

Other Landscape, Arboriculture and Vegetation Operations (25%)

1. Performs other types of vegetation management including manual and mechanical weed management and grass seeding.
2. Performs landscape maintenance tasks including mulch application, and tree and shrub planting, watering, and fertilization.
3. Performs tree maintenance tasks including pruning, watering, fertilizing, and disease and pest monitoring.

Other Related Duties (15%)

1. Performs other related duties as required.
2. Performs daily inspections and maintenance on all job-related equipment.
3. Collects and maintains geospatial data relevant to department operations.
4. Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
5. Adheres to all of Sturgeon County’s policies, bylaws, procedures and processes, as well as aligns work to the Sturgeon County values.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

1. Industrial Pesticide Applicator License.
2. Valid class 5 driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
3. Standard First Aid certification (or the ability to obtain).
4. Defensive Driving certification (or the ability to obtain).
5. H2S Alive or the ability to obtain.
6. WHMIS 2015 or the ability to obtain.
7. UTV Training Certification or the ability to obtain.
8. National Safety Code Cargo Securement Knowledge Certification or the ability to obtain.
9. National Safety Code Orientation or the ability to obtain.
10. National Safety Code Pre-Trip & Cargo Securement Orientation & Evaluation or the ability to obtain.
11. National Safety Code Pre-Trip Knowledge or the ability to obtain.
12. Must have the ability to wear a half mask with organic carbon filters when handling herbicides, and completion of a Respiratory User Screening Form as per the CSA Z94.4-11.
13. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field, including experience with trailer hookup, cargo securement and towing.
14. Experience in the operation of ATVs or UTVs.
15. Experience driving on gravel roads.
16. Understanding vegetation management and weed control methods/practices.
17. Mechanical knowledge and aptitude to repair and maintain application equipment and other implements.
18. Knowledge of GIS-based systems to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations.
19. Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
20. Familiarity with the Alberta Township Survey (ATS) System.
21. Ability to identify noxious and prohibited noxious weed species.
22. Understanding of safe pesticide use/application practices.
23. Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
24. Ability to take initiative, be independent, resourceful, work well and effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in an organized manner.
25. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing, including being adaptable, receptive, timely, and in a calm and friendly manner when communicating with others.
26. Strong public relation problem-solving skills.
27. Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare written reports.

Assets:

1. Landscape and Agricultural Pesticide Applicator License.
2. Completion of some post-secondary studies in agriculture, environmental science, or a related field.